Whether you are a business that employs forklift truck operators on a permanent basis or an individual who wants to improve their job skills and employment prospects, training is obviously going to be important.

In the North West of England, there are plenty of businesses that require forklift truck drivers. There are warehouses, distribution centres and manufacturing plants not to mention a whole host of construction industries, just to name a few.

Finding staff who are qualified and experienced at driving specific types of forklift is not always easy. That’s where FTW Training comes in.

Forklift Truck Training for Companies in the North West

Ensuring that your staff have up to date qualifications and training is important for any business. Providing opportunities for employees to develop is also a great idea, promoting loyalty and creating cohesion in the workforce.

Our forklift training is designed to give your operatives all the knowledge and skill they need to perform their jobs competently and safely. We offer training for a range of different forklifts, including counterbalance FLTs, reach trucks, pivot steer FLTs and telescopic handlers.

The training can be delivered at your place of work and tailored to your requirements or it can be held at our own facilities in Widnes. We provide forklift truck training across the North West, from Cheshire and Warrington to Wigan and St Helen’s. Our courses are designed to cover the operating of a forklift truck in all circumstances, including manoeuvring in tight spaces and includes the health and safety aspects you might expect.

At the end of each course, trainees are awarded a certificate which confirms they are able to operate the forklift truck safely. All our courses are RTITB accredited and delivered by experienced trainers who have all worked within the industry and operated forklift trucks themselves.

We don’t just provide training courses for novices, either. If you have staff who need updates, refreshers or to be trained to use different types of forklift truck, our team can help there too.

Fork Lift Truck Training for Individuals

It’s important to give yourself an edge when applying for jobs. If you’re an individual who wants to learn how to drive and operate a forklift truck safely, we can provide training on a variety of different models.

Forklift truck training is a good investment in your future. Many businesses in the North West are crying out for qualified forklift operators and it’s a qualification that you can also take with you wherever you go. As well as providing bespoke training for businesses around the North West, we also cater for individuals who want to boost their own employment opportunities.

You’ll be supported by a friendly team who will be able to deliver the training you need to learn how to responsibly and safely operate a forklift truck in a busy workplace. We have all the facilities you need at our base in Widnes and we handle courses for novices as well as experienced operators who want to update or expand their skills.

If you’re a business or individual in the North West looking for forklift truck training, contact us today to find out about our courses.